Week 1 Challenge: FFF

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Read 4 Fitness Articles, blog about what you have learned:

1. Exercising With Lower Back Pain www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=110 Lower back pain CAN stem from weak abdominal muscles and pain can be remedied by doing exercises to strengthen abdominal muscles. This article lists simple exercises for strengthening the abdominal muscles to reduce back pain. This article also reminds you to never exercise to the point of sharp pain, but stay within your comfort zone.

3. The Right Amount of Exercise Can Boost Mental Health: Study www.sparkpeople.com/resource/health_news_detail.asp?health_day=669914 People who exercise 2.5-7.5 hours per week have better mental health More than 7.5 hours of exercise per week showed an INCREASE in depression and anxiety, however more study is needed to see if these individuals were prone to depression and anxiety, but use exercise to keep the symptoms under control.

4. The Mix 'N Match Workout www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=495 Routines are great, but to keep boredom at bay, it is best to vary your exercise routine. Muscles are "smart" they learn quickly. This is another reason to change up your routine and keep challenging the muscles. Lists str training exercises to help you switch up your str. training routine